Kylian Mbappé approached France supporters to thank them and apologize, taking responsibility for the team's performance. He scored 8 goals in the tournament, reaching 20 career World Cup goals at age 27.
France's Rayan Cherki expressed disappointment after a loss to Spain, saying his team did not play their usual football while Spain did.
Dan Burn's journey from a 5-0 defeat at Torquay to England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina is a tale of perseverance. The 34-year-old Newcastle defender, released as a child, played key substitute roles in the quarter-final win over Norway and a victory against Mexico, earning cult hero status.
Kylian Mbappé said France's pressing was flawed from the start against Spain, noting they pressed 3 against 2 and must press man for man against such opponents.
BBC Sport launches a new daily football quiz challenging readers to identify a World Cup star using minimal clues. Players unlock hints with each wrong guess, aiming for a high score.
Harry Kane has questioned why people think England rely too heavily on him and Jude Bellingham for goals, stating that as key players, scoring is expected of them.
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí says he is not afraid of Kylian Mbappé but acknowledges the forward's ability to change a game instantly. He compares Mbappé to Lamine Yamal, stressing the need for 90 minutes of alertness.
Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos expressed excitement about learning from Michael Carrick, calling him the perfect coach to help him advance his career and achieve his dreams.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso expressed satisfaction with defender Palestra, highlighting his positional versatility and strong mentality.
Julian Alvarez scored a stunning goal to send Argentina to the World Cup semi-finals. Meanwhile, Arsenal's pursuit of the striker may face less competition as Atletico Madrid refuse to sell to Barcelona or Real Madrid, and PSG have cooled their interest.
